Job Description
Facility: McAuley Residence SNF Sub Acute
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Temporary FTE: 0.600000
Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-4:00pm on weekends
Summary:
It is the purpose of the Activities Aide to assist the Activities Director and Activities Supervisor in providing social, recreational and other purposeful activities to each resident in the Skilled Nursing Facility in order to stimulate the resident's mental, physical and sensory capabilities to their fullest extent. To enable the residents to foster a sense of usefulness, self-respect and dignity in maintaining their quality of life. To serve as a resource person for information regarding the resident and to encourage and motivate their participation in these programs to they're fullest capacity.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- High School Education
- New York State Operator's License (without blemish)
- New York State Operator's License (without blemish)
EXPERIENCE
- One (1) year experience in health care field
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Wheelchair operation and safe usage
- Good driving and vision skills
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
- Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non verbal communication
- Ability to assist in delivery of programs to promote socialization, recreation and enjoyment consistent with residents individual physical, mental, cultural and ethnic needs. Requires personable interactions with staff, residents, visitors and families.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- May be subject to family members, visitors and staff who may be distressed
- Rotating assignment of weekends, holidays, and evening
- May be subject to call back to facility as needed
- May be subject to bloodborne pathogens and occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials
ENVIRONMENT
- Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.
- Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.
- Work in office seating, throughout the facility and in various areas during outings
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
- Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons.
